Brentwood in Raleigh in Wake County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Josiah W. Bailey
Erected 1971 by State Department of Archives and History. (Marker Number H-59.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Government & Politics • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the North Carolina Division of Archives and History series list.
Location. 35° 47.206′ N, 78° 38.17′ W. Marker is in Raleigh, North Carolina, in Wake County. It is in Brentwood. It is on North Blount Street south of E Peace Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 521 N Blount St, Raleigh NC 27604, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North Carolina’s Piedmont and in the Research Triangle. It is also in the American South and specifically in the Upper South. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, one of the original Thirteen Colonies, one of the Confederate States of America, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Leonidas L. Polk (within shouting distance of this marker); Jane McKimmon (within shouting distance of this marker); Alexander B. Andrews (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Polk (about 800 feet away); Peace College (about 800 feet away); Henry Clay Oak (about 800 feet away); W. N. H. Smith (approx. 0.2 miles away); John L. Taylor (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Raleigh.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. This page has been viewed 598 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2013, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey.



